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Hello, Since I updated InDesign to the latest version, it can no longer find this font. This is the “official” font we use in our company. I have thousands of InDesign documents, and every time I open one, I have to replace them to correct the error, which is incredibly time-consuming.The problem is that the font is present on my PC, and I can use it everywhere, including the version 19.5.2 of InDesign that I have also installed separately.I don't understand why, after the update, the font is not detected when I open any document. Even more absurd is that I can always replace it with the same font in the Library and it corrects the error. How can I solve this without having to replace it every time?Thank you

The latest InDesign upgrade is very glitchy for me. The program is randomly shutting down - once or twice a day for no apparent reason. Additionally, while in the program, some text boxes simply disappear from view. I can move the text box and get the text to be visible again but this is getting really frustrating.  Is a program bug fix coming or should I uninstall and use the 2025 version?

I am using Indesign 21.1 x64 which the CC helps me keep up to date. I don't code. I am typesetting an ebook and at the end of each chapter, I want to have a hyperlink on the words 'Study Guide' which, when tapped, sends the reader to the back of the book where that chapter's Study Guide is located. So, a hyperlink or endnote or crossref of some sort which links to a particular heading. I believe I need a Text Anchor, but when I ask how to create one, all the 'Correct' answer so far in the forum are out of date. They tell me to go to Window-Interactive-Hyperlinks-New Hyperlink Destination, but this menu option does not exist. I improvised and this is the red flag I got.

I'm working on an older file (~2023) with a table. Any modifications to the text in the table causes it to be overset text. This includes just deleting a character. The font has not been changed. Please send help. 

I am laying out an epub, and at the end of each chapter I want to type the words Study Guide and have a hyperlink or bookmark of some sort on that, to let the reader jump to that chapter's study guide at the end of the book. Sounds simple, but it isn't.   All the instructions I could find (voted 'correct') are out of date. The help files are even more out of date, and will tell you to link to a Text Anchor, but if you can't create a Text Anchor, you're stuck with [None] in the drop-down. And by the way, wouldn't you think the Hyperlink panel would be under Type-Hyperlinks & Cross References? No. It's under Window-Interactive. I call No Fairs. When I finally found it, it was as confused as I was.   Please help but please don't ask me to code.

I am running into a persistent font issue in InDesign 2026 (Windows) and I am trying to understand what is actually happening under the hood. When I open my document, InDesign reports missing fonts, almost always Montserrat. When I check the font list, I see what appears to be two different Montserrat font families, and the font list itself is partially out of alphabetical order. Here is the odd behavior:One Montserrat family appears to only have a Regular style.The other family contains Light, Bold, ExtraBold, etc.Text in the document is assigned to Light, ExtraBold, etc., so InDesign cannot resolve those styles when it links to the “Regular-only” family.Even after I reassign the correct Montserrat family and styles and save the file, the issue comes back when reopening the document. I tried troubleshooting by:Checking the Windows Fonts folder and removing duplicates.However, Windows only shows one Montserrat family, the one with all variants.This makes me suspect that

On Windows 11Windows and application all fully updated to latest versionsWas working ok previously but wouldn't save a document and then crashed and has not been able to start up again since

I have a legacy AppleScript that works with InDesign 2024, but has since stopped working with the newer versions. The programmer who wrote the original script is no longer at the agency and the need to fix the script has grown greater due to InDesign 2024 no longer being available. The script takes an open InDesign file and writes out two separate results: one with bleeds and one without, each page separated out into indvidual files, and the names representative of the content. I know it has something to do with POSIX paths and aliases, but can't figure out how to update the script. on SaveAsEPS(indd) set Bleed to "24pt"set OutlineText to true set ScoreLine to 12set CutLine to 24 set thePrintDirName to "SaveAsEPS" tell application "Adobe InDesign 2024"-- tell application id "com.adobe.InDesign"set inddFolder to file path of inddset inddName to name of indd--set PDFPreset to PDF export preset named "[High Quality Print]" end tell -- the following sets

I’m currently working on a multi-page document in Adobe InDesign and was wondering if there’s an efficient way to automatically generate a table of contents. My document uses multiple headings and paragraph styles, and I’d like the table of contents to update automatically if page numbers or text change. I’m especially interested in best practices for setting it up correctly from the start and avoiding common issues like incorrect page references or missing headings. Any step-by-step guidance or tips from experienced users would be really helpful.   

Feature SummaryIntroduce inset spacing controls for graphic/image frames and undefined frames in Adobe InDesign, similar to existing text frame inset functionality. Problem StatementInDesign currently allows inset spacing only within text frames. When designers create callout elements—particularly those with rounded or curved corners—this limitation introduces workflow inefficiencies and layout compromises. Specifically, when rounding the corners of a text frame, the curved geometry affects the inset behavior, forcing designers to rely on a single, uniform inset value rather than allowing independent control per side (top, right, bottom, left). This makes it difficult to achieve precise, visually balanced padding—especially in asymmetrical or compact callout designs. Current WorkaroundTo maintain control and visual accuracy, designers often:Create an undefined (or graphic) frame as the visual backgroundPlace a separate text frame on topManually align and adjust spacingGr

Anyone know if there are plans for InDesign to support CMYKOGV?(as of 21.1 it is not supported) Certification was completed back in 2021 after conclusion of a research project. In essence expanded color gamut offset printing is the idea of increasing the color space of CMYK using 3 additional colors (orange, green, violet). CMYKOGV as characterized by FOGRA 55 is proofable using Epson SureColor printers (P7570, P9570). I have seen several printers already offering 7c offset print. These days it's basically to cut down on cost (to achieve almost complete Pantone coverage without having to resort to actually spot colors). A first viable compatibility step would be for InDesign to export CMYKOGV in PDF/X-3/X-1a as 4C + spot color plates, since FOGRA 55 is based on FOGRA 51. The obvious missing piece is for InDesign to actually support CMYKOGV, which in itself is going to be quite a journey as the color model is everything but intuitive. Maybe the use of

Since the last major upgrade (version 21), InDesign intermittently fails to display palette menus when I click the appropriate button. Changing the size of the application window refreshes the interface, and the palette menu will be then display properly. Often I have to minimize and then maximize the window many times per day as a temporary fix. Upgrading to version 21.1 has not resolved the issue. Resetting InDesign's preferences didn't fix the issue, and I'd prefer not to revert to a previous version of InDesign because I don't think I'd be able to access files created with the newest version. I have also completed these steps:Please rename the CEP folder to CEP.old from this location:Windows: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\AdobeIf there's no change, also rename the UXP folder to UXP.old from these locations:Windows: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Windows: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe The above solution was found here:https://community.adobe.com

Our brand font is Montserrat, which is an Adobe Font. I have the whole suite installed and I use it across all apps. When I link Illustrator files where I've used Montserrat into InDesign documents, it shows that the font is missing, even though Illustrator itself doesn't have an issue with the font. It's not a huge issue as everything appears okay, but I hate the error message on the bottom of the screen. I've checked my Font Book (I'm on a Mac) and I don't have any other versions of the font installed outside of Adobe Fonts, so there shouldn't be a conflict there. Based on the Find/Replace Font box inside InDesign, it looks like maybe an issue with the font naming between the two apps? Inside Illustrator I'm using Montserrat Regular, which shows up fine in the find/replace box, but it shows it's missing "Montserrat" alone, no other weight distinction. How can I fix this discrepancy?   

I have previously added a particular custom font and now it is no longer working properly. I have tried to remove the font and upload it again, but then it says the file is already downloaded. When I go into indesign, it will let me type one letter of the custom font and then the rest is highlighted in pink. Also, if I delete that one letter and then try to type it again, the pink highlight shows up again. Any ideas?? [Moved from the CC Desktop forum by moderator]

Wenn ich im InDesign 2026 arbeite, passiert es, dass plötzlich ein leerer Rahmen angezeigt wird. Text und Bild unsichtbar. Wenn ich dann noch oben oder unten scrolle, erscheint der Text wieder. Teilweise ist das sehr nervig, weil kein zusammenhängendes Arbeit möglich ist.Kennt noch jemand dieses Problem? Woran kann es liegen? Was kann man dagegen machen?Brauche dringend Hilfe! Danke!

The oldest version customer service can offer is 2023, but I need 2022.  Is that possible Adobe decide what can I downoload or not, and for how long? I'm a long term user and I'm really upset... What can I do? Of course I need it now.   <Title renamed by moderator>

According to thisSolved: Re: InDesign 2026 typing text in text box makes so... - Adobe Product Community - 15607922There is an inDesign 21.2Since I am having this issue of text disappearing, how do I get the newer version. I have 21.1, and that is all that is available. 

I have the latest update 21.1 and ever since I have been having issues converting pages to PDF from a file I am creating using InDesign. When I try to convert certain pages to PDF, it either will create the PDF but it it is corrupt and when I try to create the PDF again, it says there is a background task running and that task is preventing me from doing anything else. Ultimately, I have to End Task and restart the program. It will work for a bit then I will have the same issue again. This is happening daily. I have not been able to pinpoint which background task is causing the problem. Next time it happens, I will take screenshots of the messages. Running on PC, Windows 11 v23H2

What do I do if InDesign hangs constantly on a certain document, whenever I touch anything in it? Just spinning wheel forever (mac, latest everything)?

For several months now, InDesign has botten increasingly non-sponsive when navigating between pages or zooming in. This is occuring in both InDesign 2024 and 2025.   When I page down, the next page gets highlighted in the Pages panel, but the page displayed in the main window does not change.   GPU Performance is currently turned off. But even when it is on, this behavior persists.   This is occuring across all my documents. I've been using these same documents for years, without issue. The documents are not large, all less than 10 MB.   Has anyone else experienced InDesign lagging? What can be done to resolve this?

I am running the latest version (21.1 reinstalled today) of Adobe ID on windows 11   So a few days ago all of my templates and adobe ID files started failing to save and then crashing loosing my work. I googled and some suggested to do a "save as" instead. This usually works, but is this something "adobe" or is it because im working on sverla computers and saving stuff in my drop box?  Today I even tried to create a new document, nothing special, same thing happened as soon as i tried to do a save     [Moved by moderator from the CC Desktop Bugs forum]    

I have never seen this happen before, and I'm at a loss. Perhaps it's a bug in the new 2026 version? A handful of pages within my 240-page document turned gray about a month into working on this project, and their page numbers now say PB instead of the page number. They don't look gray when looking at the Pages panel, only when scrolling through the document. When I export to a PDF, those gray pages are white and completely blank -- the text does not show at all, though it is still showing on the document in Normal and Preview modes. I have turned off InDesign and re-opened the app and the file, but those pages are still gray. I have included three screen shots (two of InDesign and one of the view in Acrobat) in the hope that someone can help solve this mystery!

Any guidance appreciated on how to enter numbers in squares without constructing the square? All the responses seem to be for squared number superscripts, which is not the same. Also any idea how to search fonts for these characters? There are no repertoire lists any more as far as I can tell.

Keep on getting this message:I click ok, and then: I've tried re-installing three times... Help?(21.1 x64 on Win 11, all requirements fulfilled)Thanks,Heather

I’d like to request a built‑in Dictation button in Adobe InDesign.Currently, macOS Voice Control and system dictation do not reliably work inside InDesign’s text frames. Dictation works in other macOS apps (Notes, TextEdit, Mail, etc.), but InDesign does not consistently expose text fields in a way that Voice Control can recognize. This creates a major accessibility barrier for users who rely on voice input for typing or navigation. A simple Dictation button in the Control bar or Properties panel — similar to what many native macOS apps offer — would provide:A guaranteed, app‑level way to trigger dictationBetter compatibility with macOS accessibility toolsA more inclusive workflow for users with motor disabilitiesA fallback when system‑level dictation fails to activate inside text framesThis would make InDesign significantly more accessible and usable for voice‑only users.Thank you for considering this accessibility improvement.